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WELLNESS ON THE
FRONT LINE
5th Annual Conference & Exhibit
Presented by:
The Public Safety Peer Support Assocation
November 2-5, 2021 |
Paradise Point Resort and Spa, COVID- 19 Friendly
Wellness on the Front Line 2021
About the Conference
Public safety members and first responders are facing challenges today as never before.
The toll of the job is exhausting and goes far beyond the physical demands. Productive
members are being lost to their agencies because of the unseen effects of the job. The
Public Safety Peer Support Association (PSPSA) was founded upon the unshakable belief
that there is help available in the form of peer supporters.
PSPSA is excited to be offering their 5th annual conference, Wellness on the Front Line,
focusing on resiliency. The conference will bring you or your team to beautiful Mission
Bay in San Diego, California at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa. This unique training and
fellowship opportunity will occur over three and a half days from November 2-5, 2021.
The 2021 conference unites a spectrum of public safety disciplines with a common
purpose; Bringing resiliency and wellness to the front line for public safety. The Public
Safety Peer Support Association is honored to offer nationally recognized speakers to
present on topics including: brain health, resiliency, wellness programs, teamwork after a
catastrophe, addiction and recovery.
Wellness on the Front Line is certified for CEU's by
POST Cert. Number: 7180-28000-21 (Law Enforcement and Dispatchers)
*Please Note: This is a non-reimbursable course; POST credit will still be provided.
STC Cert. Number: 05486741 (Corrections and Probation)
ICEMA #62-2032 (Fire, Paramedics and EMT)
Team Building/Debriefings Available for Peer Support Teams:
Debriefing times will be available and assigned at registration.
$750 - There are 8 (eight) Exhibitor Booths Available (Filled)
Wednesday & Thursday, November 3 & 4, 2021
Interested 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
in being an Either a 6 or 8-foot table with 2 chairs outside main conference room (indoors), electrical
power provided (first come, first serve basis).
exhibitor? Exhibitor’s name and logo on PSPSA website with link to exhibitor’s website through
October 2022.
Schedule at a Glance
Monday, November 1, 2021
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Registration
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
7:00 am - 8:00 am - Registration
8:00 am - 8:45 am - Opening Ceremonies
8:45 am - 10:00 am - Change Your Brain, Change Your Mind
10:00 am - 10:30 am - Break & Book Signing for Daniel Amen, M.D.
10:30 am - 11:45 am - Unexpected Challenges
11:45 am - 1:00 pm - Lunch buffet, provided by PSPSA & First Responder Wellness on the
Paradise Terrace
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Operation Longevity: A Mindful Approach to Wellness and Resilience for
the Law Enforcement Professional of the 21st Century
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - One Department's Response to Helping a Firefighter and His Family After
Contracting COVID-19 at Work - Lessons Learned
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm - Break
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm - The Positive Power of Connection
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm - Crisis Management Briefing (CMB) Skills
5:15 pm - 5:30 pm - Closing remarks
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
7:00 am - 7:30 am - Yoga
7:30 am - 8:00 am - Book Signing for Peter Killeen, Ed.D., Wellness and Resiliency
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Opening Ceremonies
8:30 am - 10:15 am - Overcoming Adversity, Building Resiliency
10:15 am - 10:30 am - Break
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 (continued)
10:30 am - 11:45 am - SDFD Health and Safety Office – San Diego’s Journey to Comprehensive
Program
11:45 am - 1:00 pm - Lunch (on your own)
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm - Asher Model: 7-Point Approach to a Culture of Wellness and Resiliency;
Turning Tragedy into Hope
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm - Break
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Stop the Stigma
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Teamwork After a Catastrophic Injury
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Closing remarks
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Social Event provided by PSPSA at the Paradise Ballroom
Thursday, November 4, 2021
7:00 am - 7:30 am - Yoga
8:00 am - 8:15 am - Opening Ceremonies
8:15 am - 8:30 am - 2020 PSPSA Meritorious Award Presentation
Main Session
8:30 am - 9:45 am - Out of Chaos
9:45 am - 10:00 am - Break
10:00 am - 11:15 am - Work Hard, Play Hard: A Prosecutor's Story of Addiction, Recovery and
Resilience
11:15 am - 11:45 am - Self-disclosure Skills
Family Session
8:45 am - 9:45 am - Significant Other Survival and Resiliency (Fire/EMS & LE Tracks)
9:45 am - 10:00 am - Break
10:00 am - 11:45 am - Significant Other Survival and Resiliency courses continued
Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, November 4, 2021 (continued)
11:45 am - 1:00 pm - Lunch (On your own)
*Main and family sessions return to main conference area together*
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Too Much Ugly: Multiple Roles and Multiple Line of Duty Deaths
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm - Break
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm - Myths & Realities: Current Addiction Theories and First Responders Life
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm - Some Core Concepts of Peer Support
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm - Closing Remarks
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Friends of Bill W.
Friday, November 5, 2021
7:00 am - 7:30 am - Yoga
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Opening Ceremonies
8:30 am - 9:45 am - Last Call - One Agency's Response to a Line of Duty Death
9:45 am - 10:00 am - Break
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Healing Together From the Effects of Trauma
11:00 am - 12:15 pm - Closing Ceremonies
Conference Schedule Monday, November 1, 2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration Tuesday, November 2, 2021 7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration Raffle Prizes and Silent Auction Items Available for Viewing in the Lobby 8:00 am - 8:45 am Opening Ceremonies Welcome - Lorenzo Glenn, Lieutenant, Anaheim Police Department, PSPSA President Honor Guard – San Diego Police Department & San Diego Emerald Society Pipe and Drums Pledge of Allegiance – Nancy K. Bohl-Penrod, Ph.D., Director, The Counseling Team International Invocation Welcome - San Diego Fire-Rescue Department 8:45 am - 10:00 am Change Your Brain, Change Your Mind Daniel G. Amen, MD, Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist and Author Dr. Amen will give you a completely new way to think about and treat issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, schizophrenia and even personality disorders. It is based on the unique Amen Clinics 4 Circles BRIGHT MINDS program, which shows you that in order to have a healthy mind you must first have a healthy brain; and to do that you must optimize the 4 circles of a whole life as well as prevent or treat the 11 major risk factors that damage the brain and steal your mind. 10:00 am - 10:30 am Break & Book Signing for Dr. Amen 10:30 am - 11:45 am Unexpected Challenges Jeff McGreevy, Sergeant, CIT & Peer Support Team Coordinator, Oxnard Police Department (Retired) In 2012, Sergeant Jeff McGreevy was severely injured and nearly paralyzed in an off-duty accident, weeks later his wife was diagnosed with Stage 3 Cancer. Jeff will share his story about the stresses and trauma he experienced trying to recover from what should have been a career-ending injury, while his wife was fighting for her life to beat cancer. His story of resilience is amazing. Over 20 years as a cop, crippling injuries, financial ruins, cumulative trauma from stress exposure to violence, and 24/7 pain finally caught up to him in 2015 and he finally admitted that he needed professional help.
Conference Schedule Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (Continued) 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch buffet, provided by PSPSA on the Paradise Terrace 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Operation Longevity: A Mindful Approach to Wellness and Resilience for the Law Enforcement Professional of the 21st Century Peter J. Killeen, Ed.D., Port Authority Police, Unions Operation Longevity, Founder Operation Longevity offers the necessary tools for public safety professionals to better adapt and effectively cope with much of the stress experienced within the profession. Finding the correct approach to handle challenges becomes important for self-survival, resiliency, healthier relationships, and a more sustainable lifestyle both on the job and well into retirement. 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm One Department's Response to Helping a Firefighter and His Family After Contracting COVID-19 at Work - Lessons Learned Martin Serna, Fire Chief, Rick Ortega, Fire Engineer & Peer Support / CISM Program Lead Peer, Duane Sweeton, Fire/HazMat Captain & Peer Support / CISM Program Coordinator, Torrance Fire Department Our presenters will be speaking on how to support a department and their reactions to a firefighter contracting COVID-19 at work. 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Break 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm The Positive Power of Connection Kimberly Lightly, Risk Management, Program Specialist, US Forest Service, Fire and Aviation Management Stress First Aid (SFA) is a self-care and peer support model that comprises a set of supportive actions designed to help public safety personnel assist each other in reducing the negative impacts of stress. Through lecture and storytelling, Kimberly will weave the value of SFA throughout her own account of survival and post- traumatic growth and resiliency. 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Crisis Management Briefing (CMB) Skills Steve Diaz, Captain, Cal Fire (Retired), Behavioral Health and Wellness Public Safety Program Manager, The Counseling Team International, Owner, Freedom Coach The goal of a CMB is to provide coping resources, re-establish a sense of community, provide information, reduce tension and chaos, enhance credibility and control rumors.
Conference Schedule Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (Continued) 5:15 pm - 5:30 pm Closing remarks Wednesday, November 3, 2021 7:00 am - 7:30 am Yoga in the Bay View Room 7:30 am - 8:00 am Book Signing for Peter Killeen, Ed.D. 8:00 am - 8:30 am Opening Ceremonies Welcome - Lorenzo Glenn, Lieutenant, Anaheim Police Department, PSPSA President Invocation Welcome –San Diego County Sheriff’s Department 8:30 am - 10:15 am Overcoming Adversity, Building Resiliency Joseph Piersante, LLC Motivational Speaker, Veteran of the United States Department of Justice Everyone faces adversity at some point in their life, it is how you rebound from these hard times that really defines you as a person and will ultimately determine your happiness. Joe inspires audiences by explaining that we can’t control the unfortunate things that inevitably happen in our lives, but we can control how we react to them. Your mindset and attitude can help you turn your breakdowns into breakthroughs, and help you look at negative experiences as opportunities and a new start. 10:15 am - 10:30 am Break 10:30 am - 11:45 am SDFD Health and Safety Office – San Diego’s Journey to a Comprehensive Program David Picone, Battalion Chief, Health and Safety Officer, San Diego Fire Department The behavioral wellbeing of personnel has always been a priority. With the increase of professional and personal stressors, these can cause the deterioration of the physical and mental well-being of our first responders. For so many years BC Picone has been taking care of the citizens, but now has this incredible platform to take care of his own firefighter, both physically and mentally. His quest for a comprehensive program has grown beyond his imagination and he will be sharing with us this journey.
Conference Schedule Wednesday, November 3, 2021 (Continued) 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch (on your own) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Asher Model: 7-Point Approach to a Culture of Wellness and Resiliency; Turning Tragedy into Hope Neil H. Gang, Chief, Pinole Police Department The Law Enforcement Community has been struck by an epidemic of police suicides. In 2019 alone, we have lost approximately 228 officers to suicide and that does not take into account that the experts predict that these numbers can be underreported by a factor of 2.5. The numbers are alarming as we are losing double the amount of officers to suicide than line of duty deaths. Attendees will learn about police suicide and will be better-equipped personnel to be proactive in creating a culture of wellness and resiliency within their organizations. 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Break 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Stop the Stigma Nikki Stevens, Fire Captain and Widow, Santa Barbara Fire Department Nikki will be sharing how the suicide of her husband of 26 years affected her and her two sons and how she learned to heal with the help of peer support and counseling. She will discuss how she believes being open and honest with fellow firefighters about her struggles has helped other members in her department seek emotional assistance through informal conversations or counseling. 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Teamwork After a Catastrophic Injury Paul Meyer, Sergeant, Portland Police Bureau After an on-duty freak accident, Paul’s life changed forever. What happened next is an unbelievable story of how his peers and department leaders came together to rally behind Paul and his family. It is that teamwork that has inspired so many others to come to his aid and his family when they needed it more than ever. The presentation will focus on those selfless acts that have been so inspirational and have had a positive impact in helping Paul and his family overcome the difficulties that have followed, both at home and at work.
Conference Schedule Wednesday, November 3, 2021 (Continued) 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Closing remarks 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Social Event at the Paradise Ballroom (Entertainment – Dueling Pianos, by Killer Keyz) Thursday, November 4, 2021 7:00 am - 7:30 am Yoga in the Bay View Room 8:00 am - 8:15 am Opening Ceremonies Welcome - Lorenzo Glenn, Lieutenant, Anaheim Police Department, PSPSA President Invocation Welcome - Anaheim Police Department 8:15 am - 8:30 am 2020 PSPSA Meritorious Award Presentation Main Session Schedule 8:30 am - 9:45 am Out of Chaos Chris Fields, Retired, Oklahoma City Fire Department Chris served over 31 years with the Oklahoma City Fire Department. Chris was captured in a photo that became the iconic symbol of the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995 when he was cradling the body of 1-year-old Baylee Almon. Chris discusses the brutal realities of a life spent responding to citizens in their darkest hours, and how firefighters place others before themselves and represent the greater good in all of us. Chris tells a story of his life, his 31 years of public service, and how that day in 1995 took a toll on his life and his family, He will talk about how he suffered in silence for many years. Now he shares how he took control of his suffering in hopes of helping other first responders avoid the pitfalls, and to reach out. 9:45 am - 10:00 am Break
Conference Schedule Thursday, November 4, 2021 (Continued) 10:00 am - 11:15 am Work Hard, Play Hard: A Prosecutor's Story of Addiction, Recovery and Resilience Susan Broderick, J.D., Senior Attorney at National District Attorneys Association, Washington D.C. Susan spent 14 years as a prosecutor, handling sex crimes, homicides and overseeing the child abuse unit. She “worked hard and played hard” until it stopped working for her. Susan made the decision to stop drinking in July of 2001 and hasn’t looked back. She credits her sobriety as a turning point in her life. During this session, she will share the findings of the Hazelden study along with the latest research about addiction and recovery. She will also share her personal story – what it was like, what happened and what it is like now. 11:15 am - 11:45 am Self-disclosure Skills Alana Negroni, M.S., The Counseling Team International Self-disclosure is an approach to communication that involves sharing information about yourself, your history, and your emotions. In this session, Alana will discuss the importance of self-disclosure, how it can help communication in relationships, and ways to effectively use this tool to provide support to those in need. Family Break Out Session Schedule (For Significant Others Only) 8:45 am - 9:45 am Significant Other Survival Fire/EMS Track Nick Stepanian, Battalion Chief, Ontario Fire Department, and Nicholle Stepanian, M.A., The Counseling Team International This presentation will help family members who have loved ones in public safety gain a different perspective and move towards resiliency. Law Enforcement Track Anna Bell, Latent Fingerprint Examiner II, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (Retired) and Frank Bell, Captain, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (Retired) This presentation will help you understand the public safety culture, the stressors of the job and the effects these careers can have on personal lives and relationships. The more your family understands about the public safety culture, the better chance you will have at maintaining resiliency and a healthy relationship. 9:45 am - 10:00 am Break 10:00 am - 11:45 am Significant Other Survival Courses Continued
Conference Schedule Thursday, November 4, 2021 (Continued) 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch for both session (On your own) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm *Main and family sessions return to main conference area together* Too Much Ugly: Multiple Roles and Multiple Line of Duty Deaths Jocelyn Roland, Ph.D., Psychologist, Timothy Burns, Lieutenant, Stanislaus County Sheriff, Randy Davis, Sergeant, Modesto Police Department, Jennifer Hannula, Lieutenant, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department This presentation will address the challenges faced by two departments in Stanislaus County who experienced 5 line-of-duty deaths in 3 years. Providing interagency support, the Peer Support Teams were taxed by the services provided in their helper roles. The panel will discuss the challenges faced, the resources used, and how they managed supporting others and caring for themselves as both helpers and victims. 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Break 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm Myths & Realities: Current Addiction Theories and First Responders Life Stephen Odom, Ph.D. CEO, Chief Clinical Officer First Responder culture is steeped in traditions that include imbibing, yet alcohol is also the most common form of self-medication for Post Traumatic Stress. Join Dr. Stephen Odom as he presents an informative and entertaining look at the evolution and explanation of addiction and the intersection with PTS and public safety professionals. 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Some Core Concepts of Peer Support Steven Froehlich, Ph.D., Director, Behavioral Health Services and Scott Ross, Captain, Los Angeles County Fire Department, PSPSA Director-At-Large Dr. Froehlich and Scott Ross will be diving into some of the core concepts of Peer support. The topics discussed will include; Developing Rapport/Trust, establishing the rules of engagement, active listening- starting the conversation and referring peers to culturally competent MHP's. 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm Closing Remarks 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friends of Bill W.
Conference Schedule Friday, November 5, 2021 Yoga in the Bay View Room 8:00 am - 8:30 am Opening Ceremonies Welcome Lorenzo Glenn, Lieutenant, Anaheim Police Department, PSPSA President Invocation Welcome – San Diego County Probation Department 8:30 am - 9:45 am Last Call - One Agency's Response to a Line of Duty Death Craig Root, Commander California Highway Patrol CHP has developed a Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) which is responsible for assisting the family and the Department with all stages of planning the memorial/funeral service following the death of an active employee. Members of the CHP’s CIRT team will discuss a high-level view of lessons learned to help best assist other agencies when honoring their fallen employees. 9:45 am - 10:00 am Break 9:45 am - 11:00 am Healing Together From the Effects of Trauma Morgan Luttrell, Former Navy Seal Lieutenant & Former Senior Advisor of Veteran Relations with the Department of Energy Luttrell grew up on a Texas horse ranch with his twin brother, best-selling author, and Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell. Luttrell’s strong sense of duty at an early age developed into the desire to serve his country as a Navy SEAL. After graduating from Sam Houston State University with a degree in psychology and philosophy, Luttrell enlisted in the Navy, graduating BUD/s with class 237. After serving as a SEAL for seven years, Luttrell attended Officer Candidate School, after which he became a commissioned officer with Naval Special Warfare. While the transition from enlisted SEAL to officer was difficult, Luttrell met the challenge with honor and integrity. Throughout his tenure, he earned several awards, including two Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, two Good Conduct Medals, and an Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom medal. 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Closing Ceremonies
Hotel Information
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
1404 Vacation Road
San Diego, CA 92109
Conference group pricing is $203 per night
Resort and Parking Fees Included!
Group name: Public Safety Peer Support Association
Group rate is available 3 days prior and 3 days following the conference dates!
A Private Island Paradise, minutes from downtown San Diego!
Tucked away on Mission Bay in the heart of San Diego, Paradise Point Resort & Spa
features comfortable bungalow-style rooms amidst lush, tropical gardens, tranquil
lagoons, and one mile of sandy beach next door to SeaWorld. Scattered across a 44-
acre island, you'll find plenty of room to roam and relax with five swimming pools, beach
bonfire pits, a marina, five dining venues, an award-winning spa and endless recreation
options.
Paradise Point and its amenities offer a unique San Diego vacation experience for both
families and couples with a location that is secluded, yet centrally situated to the airport,
downtown San Diego and top attractions including Old Town, the San Diego Zoo, and
Balboa Park, which are all just minutes away from their shores.
Please contact the Reservation Desk at 800-344-2626 for more information.Registration Information
To register, please go to our website at
www.pspsa.org/conference/register/
Conference Fees & Policies
Main Conference: $470 per attendee –
Includes one-year membership fee of $50 to association, lunch for one day and social
night, which includes one drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres.
Department Groups: $425 per attendee (for 5 or more) –
Includes one-year membership fee of $50 to association, lunch for one day and social
night, which includes one drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres for each attendee.
Family Day (Significant Others Only): $75 – Thursday
Lunch
LUNCH IS PROVIDED BY PSPSA ON TUESDAY, November 2, 2021
Refunds
Cancellations prior to October 1, 2021 — Full refund
Cancellations from October 1 – October 5, 2021 — Full refund less $50 cancellation fee
Cancellations after October 5, 2021 — No refund - Substitutions may be allowed
Wellness on the Front Line is certified for CEU's by
POST Cert. Number: 7180-28000-21
*Please Note: This is a non-reimbursable course; POST credit will still be provided.
STC Cert. Number: 05486741
(For STC trainers, tuition will equal to $343.75 out of total conference cost)
ICEMA #62-2032
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instagram @pspsa_wellness , and twitter @PSPSA_WellnessPublic Safety Peer Support Association
P.O. Box 5956
Norco, CA 92860
The Public Safety Peer Support Association
5th Annual Conference
November 2-5, 2021
Three and a half days of Training
Conference Created by Peer Supporters for Peer Supporters
Exhibitors
Conference held in beautiful San Diego at Paradise Point Resort & Spa
www.pspsa.org
Your PSPSA Board has been monitoring both the State of California and the County of San
Diego's COVID restrictions as well as staying in constant communication with our venue,
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